Fahad Zayd Ahmed

Capital Manager at The National Lottery Community Fund

Fahad Zayd Ahmed has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Fahad Zayd worked as a Capital Manager at The National Lottery Community Fund, where they were responsible for developing and managing capital funding initiatives for projects of all sizes. Fahad Zayd established effective working relationships with funding colleagues and external grant holders. Fahad also worked as the Head of Services/Project Manager at Limehouse Project, managing and delivering projects for the charity. Fahad Zayd achieved milestones such as upgrading the ICT system and developing the organization's website. Prior to that, Fahad worked as a Director at AttuZay, where they provided project support and management services to consultancy firms. Fahad Zayd worked on a range of projects, including project initiation documentation for building projects, project management for capital projects, and support roles in consultancy and accountancy firms. Fahad also gained experience as a Senior Project Manager at Design and Build, leading projects in the London and South area. Additionally, they served as the Chair of the Creative Media Consortium and worked on various projects at charity and research companies such as Limehouse Project, Dame Colet House, NHS and Barts Research, and Agroni Research. In the earlier stages of their career, Fahad held various positions in the private sector, including roles at Gissings, BHP Billiton, Sony, and McGraw Hill.

Fahad Zayd Ahmed has an extensive education history spanning over several years. Fahad Zayd began their academic journey in 1988 at Stepney Green, where they completed their GCSE and A Levels. Following this, from 1996 to 2001, they attended the University of the Arts London, earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Product Development.

In 2002, Fahad pursued further education at Brunel University London, where they completed a Master's degree in Politics and Management from 2002 to 2004. Subsequently, in 2001, they participated in the HSBC Graduate Programme, focusing on Financial Planning Certificate.

Their educational pursuits didn't stop there. Fahad obtained a Diploma (Level 6) in Careers Guidance and Development from the National Careers Service in 2013. Fahad Zayd also acquired a Certificate (Level 6) in Careers Guidance and Development from Canterbury Christ Church University, although the specific dates are not provided.

Fahad's passion for continuous learning led him to pursue additional certifications. Fahad Zayd became a Prince2 Practitioner in Project Management in 2017, receiving this qualification from Axelos. As of now, they are working towards a Foundation (Level 5) degree in Architecture at Oxford Brookes University, which they began in 2021 and is set to complete in 2022.

In addition to their formal education, Fahad also holds certifications from external institutions. Fahad Zayd is an Affiliate Member of the Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA). Furthermore, they have obtained certifications in PRINCE2 Agile® Foundation & Practitioner, as well as PRINCE2® 2017 Foundation & Practitioner from PeopleCert, although the specific dates of completion are not mentioned.

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  • Capital Manager

    August, 2018 - present